S. 115 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

GATE CRASHERS Act

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] Introduced January 16, 2025 Cosponsors 6 (6 R) Latest action January 16, 2025

Summary

Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act or the GATE CRASHERS Act
This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for going onto Department of Defense property that is closed or restricted without authorization.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 16, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jan 16, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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